It's official: Meghan Markle has made the cut for Oprah Winfrey's annual "Favorite Things" list once again this year. Meghan's gift to Oprah? A luxurious Tata Harper body care set. This collaboration seems almost too perfect — a union between two women who specialize in the fine art of drama and self-promotion.
In Oprah's own words, Meghan's pick is a favorite "favorite thing." Oprah gushes about the Tata Harper trio — a body wash, body oil, and body milk set — which is said to have graced Oprah's bathtub ever since Meghan handed it over, presumably with a grand speech about self-care. Now, rumors are swirling that this gift is part of a bigger plan: the ultimate tell-all divorce interview. Who better than her close friend Oprah to capture Meghan’s truth?
Here’s how it might go down: Meghan will start by emphasizing her long history with Oprah, saying something like, "You and I have known each other for, what, 15 years now?" She'll likely pause, wagging her finger for dramatic effect. After all, this bond didn't form just out of proximity; it’s as if it was written in the stars. Two self-made women, both unjustly marginalized and misunderstood by society, somehow found each other in the quiet gates of Montecito.
If Oprah dares to protest, Meghan will swiftly cut her off, saying, “Let me finish, please,” channeling the assertiveness that has become her trademark. Then, the performance will begin in earnest. Meghan will talk about the “dark nights of the soul,” sharing how she often found herself FaceTiming Oprah in the early hours, tearfully locked in a panic room with Harry (presumably) or some fabricated drug-induced stupor. Oprah, of course, will nod gravely, her expression one of someone who truly understands suffering.
Between pauses for dramatic effect, Meghan will make sweeping statements. “I’m not just a duchess, I’m a woman, a mother, and someone who deserves a seat at the table.” Her voice will quaver as she recalls how difficult it was to be a “princess without a voice,” like Ariel the mermaid, whispering, “I lost my voice for a prince, but now I’m here, reclaiming my truth.” There will be plenty of moments where Meghan slips into her signature “me too” language, portraying herself as a victim whose resilience proves her authenticity. Each line will end with, “This is who I am now,” or “someone who speaks out for every woman who's been silenced.”
By this point, Oprah’s scripted reactions will come naturally. She'll respond with wide eyes, voice trembling, as if she hasn’t seen this performance before. This dialogue will likely include more accusations against the royal family, with Meghan delivering lines like, “There were conversations about the color of my child’s skin.” Oprah, in practiced shock, will gasp, “What?!”
The irony, however, is that this entire saga feels less like an unveiling of truth and more like a well-rehearsed performance — a tabloid tragedy packaged as a personal journey. Oprah’s distancing language, referring to Meghan as her “neighbor” rather than a close friend, doesn’t exactly inspire confidence in their purported bond.
As for the Tata Harper set, it could be a subtle hint at Meghan’s next act: rebranding herself as a lifestyle influencer, hawking products on platforms like QVC alongside her Montecito pals, beauty moguls Jamie Kar Lemma and Victoria Jackson. And if her influence doesn’t reach the top media echelons, she could always join her neighbors on a more modest platform.
In the end, Oprah may just be taking notes on how to milk this ongoing saga for all it’s worth — lavender-scented tissues included.
